Renault-Nissan top 100,000 EV sales worldwide

Electric vehicles proved themselves a success for Renault and Nissan after sales across the globe topped 100,000 cars. Since its release, the Nissan Leaf sold more than 71,000 examples, with a majority of those calling North America home. By comparison, Renault sold nearly 30,000 examples of its EV arsenal since 2011, which include the Zoe, Twinzy, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E.

Of the markets which the Leaf is sold, the U.S. remains the largest with 30,000 cars sold. Japan follows with 28,000 units followed by Europe at 12,000. Additionally, while Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says his company will remain fully committed to zero-emission technology, growing infrastructure will play a key role in EV success.

Across the Atlantic, Renault owns 61% of the European electric vehicle market. Its first EV, the Kangoo Z.E. cargo van, went on sale in 2011. It was followed by the Fluence Z.E., the Twinzy and most recently, the Zoe. That particular EV retails for about €13,700 (including a €7,000 incentive) in France and can supposedly travel 210 km on one charge. Since its introduction this March, about 5,000 Zoes have been sold.